As an IP right holder, you have probably encountered the negative effects of IP infringing activities. Moreover, infringements have been rising. According to “The 2021 Trademark Ecosystem Report: Global insights into the optimization of trademark value, protection and technology” by Clarivate CompuMark, trademark infringements continue to rise: 89% of respondents reported trademark infringement, and 50% […]
Since February 1st 2021, ILLOUZ AVOCATS hosts LEXIDIA AVOCATS in its Parisian premises. François ILLOUZ and Marc DU BOUEXIC have been co-operating on cases for years. They even created AUGUSTA AVOCATS in 2019, in order to develop their respective activities in the dynamic area of Soissons where many established and start-up companies are located. Marc […]
The case below provides guidance on the maze of applicable law in the absence of choice according to Hungarian practice Background In 2012, the parties signed an English-language contract in London, according to which the defendant owed the plaintiff USD 1,000,000 in cash and USD 1,500,000 in real estate as a result of their cooperation […]
The interpretation and standardization of national law on the basis of European law requirements always brings uncertainties – and this is also the case in trademark law. For owners of German trademarks, however, thanks to the decision of the Federal Court of Justice of January 14, 2021 (Case No. I ZR 40/20) and the recently […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Marek Kamiński of Chałas i Wspólnicy. Marek has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Trademark & Copyrights and IP – Patents member in Poland. Experienced company manager with over 20 years of experience in the technology and IT industry. An […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Maciej Priebe of Chałas i Wspólnicy. Maciej has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Trademark & Copyrights and IP – Patents member in Poland. Patent attorney with many years of experience in the field of intellectual property law with particular […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Joanna Uchańska of Chałas i Wspólnicy. Joanna has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Trademark & Copyrights and IP – Patents member in Poland. She is an expert in life science, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical, food and beauty industries. Joanna has […]
Authors: Martin Matzner, LL.M. (University of Turin)“Incomplete, contradictory, incomprehensible”: In a recent decision, the Federal Patent Court (BPatG) took the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) to task with rather unflattering wordings. The reason for this was the trademark application “Kloster Scheyern”, which the DPMA had initially rejected. This particularly drastic case shows that some […]
Colter Carswell & Asociados, S.C., our exclusive Commercial Law Member in Mexico, are pleased to announce the addition of IP – Trademark & Copyright to their IR Global membership. This new position adds further strength to their membership and offers support for fellow members in the area. If you have a requirement in this area, please get […]
Melbourne, February 8th, 2021 —Eliza Low was promoted to Partner at mdp Law after six months as Special Counsel. Eliza’s exposure to large scale, multi-jurisdiction deals as a Senior Associate at Baker McKenzie, combined with her extensive corporate law experience, marked a significant expansion of mdp’s legal capabilities when she joined in September 2020. Founder-Director […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Dr. Roberta Pál of Mihalics Law Firm. Roberta has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Trademark & Copyright and IP – Patents Member in Hungary. Founded in the heart of Budapest in 2004, Mihalics Law Firm has been providing its clients […]
The EU Digital Services Act is taking shape – with potential changes for the advertising industry. While voices from the European Parliament (“EP”) preferred a rather restrictive approach, the EU Commission, under the leadership of the responsible Commissioner Vestager, recently released a press release and the proposal for a “Regulation on a Single Market For […]